CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The fountain at Tower City Center got ready for its close up Monday afternoon.

Crew members and productions assistants for the movie "White Boy Rick," starring Academy Award winner Matthew McConaughey, festooned the indoor water feature with green, gold and white balloons to prepare for a scene to be shot Tuesday morning.

The film crew and actors for "White Boy Rick" have been shooting in and around Cleveland for the past month. Last week, McConaughey schmoozed with fans while shooting scene at Mahall's bowling alley and nightclub. The production company has also shot scenes in the jail section of the Justice Center and in the Tremont neighborhood

Head of the Cleveland Film Commission Ivan Schwarz said shooting began in mid-March and they hope to wrap up in mid-June.

"I've had several occasions to talk to people from the movie since they began working. They've had a really great time while they've been here," said Schwarz. "Movie people come into Cleveland with this kind of wonder and curiosity. Then they wind up having a really great time. Their quality of life while they are here makes for a great experience."

"White Boy Rick" tells the true story of Ricky Wershe Jr. who became an undercover informant and drug dealer in Detroit in the 80's.

The movie also stars Jennifer Jason Leigh and Bruce Dern. It is slated for an 2018 release.